Architect III - Design Engineering

CyberCoders; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Emeryville, CA seeks an Architect III to lead design, documentation, and administration for varied projects, including lab and regulated facilities.

You will coordinate with MEP/structural teams, enforce BIM standards, and produce high-quality visuals using Enscape and Rhino, while guiding junior staff and ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Architectural License; NCARB preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit and BIM software; enforce BIM standards.
• Strong 3D modeling and visualization with Enscape and Rhino.
• Knowledge of IBC, ADA, OSHA; safety and accessibility focus.
• Experience in lab, biotech, or pharma facilities; MEP/safety systems.
• LEED/WELL accreditation preferred; sustainability integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical direction for small projects; align with program, budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Develop schematic through construction documents with coordination with MEP/structural consultants.
• Oversee Revit/BIM standards and model coordination; deliver high-quality BIM outputs.
• Create visualizations using Enscape and Rhino to support decisions and client presentations.
• Ensure code compliance with IBC, ADA; apply OSHA site safety during design and construction.
• Serve as primary client contact; manage relationships and lead meetings.
• Mentor junior staff; review drawings and specifications for quality.
• Coordinate sustainability and certification (LEED/WELL) efforts.
• Manage construction administration tasks: submittals, RFIs, site observation, punch lists.
• Support business development with proposals for lab, healthcare, and high-performance projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

3D modeling

Architectural design

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Architect III

Location: Emeryville, CA

Pay: 110k-150k DOE

About Us

We are a globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's most technically complex and highly regulated facilities. Our teams partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, and advanced manufacturing organizations to design and deliver facilities that improve lives, enable innovation, and support operational excellence.

Our integrated approach combines engineering expertise, process knowledge, and project delivery excellence to create world-class manufacturing environments that are safe, sustainable, and efficient.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have the ability to execute and lead small projects through all phases of design, documentation and administration, as well as actively support large projects within an expanded team setting. This position encourages creativity in problem solving to promote technical and design excellence while ensuring building code and regulatory compliance. Project size, type and responsibility will vary, including renovation and new construction opportunities. This position will require a high level of coordination with others within a team environment. Project work may include all levels of design, including studies, conceptual design, design development, detailed design and construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical direction for small projects, ensuring alignment with program, budget, schedule, and client expectations.


• Develop schematic through construction documents, including detailed coordination with MEP, structural, and specialty consultants for lab and regulated facilities.


• Oversee and enforce Revit/BIM standards, manage model coordination, and produce high-quality deliverables using BIM workflows.


• Create and refine visualizations and iterative design studies using Enscape and Rhino to support design decisions and client presentations.


• Ensure code compliance with the International Building Code and accessibility standards (ADA); apply OSHA site and safety requirements during design and construction phases.


• Serve as primary client contact on assigned projects: cultivate relationships, manage expectations, and lead client meetings and presentations.


• Mentor and direct junior architects and technical staff, review drawings and specifications, and provide constructive feedback to raise team capability.


• Coordinate sustainable design and certification efforts (LEED, WELL), integrate research-based design strategies, and support documentation for certification processes.


• Manage construction administration activities including submittal review, RFI responses, site observation, and punch-list coordination to ensure projects are delivered as intended.


• Support business development efforts by assisting in proposals, qualifications, and technical approaches for lab, healthcare, and high-performance building projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and 7+ years of relevant experience; experience with lab, biotech, or pharmaceutical projects strongly preferred.


• Active Architectural License (required); NCARB Certification preferred.


• Advanced proficiency with Revit and BIM software; proven experience enforcing BIM standards and managing coordinated models.


• Strong 3D modeling and visualization skills with Enscape and Rhino, or similar.


• Working knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), ADA accessibility requirements, and OSHA job site safety principles.


• Experience designing R&D labs, cleanrooms, or biotech/pharma facilities, including understanding of specialized MEP and safety systems.


• LEED accreditation and WELL certification preferred; demonstrable experience integrating sustainability and wellness strategies into projects.


• Proven client relationship and project leadership skills, including successful delivery of complex projects on time and within budget.